Transport from Palermo Airport to Palermo city centre
Palermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport is approximately 32 km from the centre of Palermo. If you need to get to the airport from the city centre or vice versa, there are several options to choose from:
Transportation summary
| Cheapest transport | Train | EUR 5.9 |
| Alternative transport | Bus | EUR 6 |
| The most flexible transport | Car rental | Reserve a car |
| More convenient transport | Taxi | Book a taxi |
Rides
If you choose one of the tours to Sicily, a delegate will be waiting for you upon arrival with an arranged transfer to your hotel.
Train
Palermo Airport has its own train station (Aeroporto Punta Raisi), which can be found on the underground level below the airport terminal.
The journey to the centre (Palermo Centrale) takes about an hour, while the journey to the north of Palermo (Palermo Notarbartolo) takes about 40 minutes. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes from 5:15 am to 10:40 pm.
For a one-way ticket, you will pay €5.90. You can buy it online or at a ticket machine on the spot. Children up to 4 years old travel for free, a ticket for children aged 5-12 costs €3.
Bus
Another option is a bus from the transport company Prestia e Comande. You will find the bus stop just outside the arrivals hall. Buses run roughly every 30 minutes and take you to the centre in about 45 minutes. The last bus from the airport leaves at 00:30 and the first bus from the city leaves at 4 am.
The bus goes to the main station (Palermo Centrale) via a number of stops. If you are heading towards the old town, the best place to get off is at Via Roma. If you are staying near the port or in the northern part of Palermo city centre, get off at Piazza Castelnuovo (Teatro Politeama Garibaldi).
The price for a one-way ticket purchased online is EUR 6 and for a return ticket EUR 10. Tickets can be purchased online via this link. You can buy it for slightly more on the spot at a vending machine.
Car rental
More flexible transport will be provided by car rental. Compare offers.
Taxi
The most convenient option is to use Gettransfer. You know the fare in advance and tickets can be booked online. Drivers tend to be nicer than in traditional taxis and, for example, a child seat can be provided on request. The price per ride starts at EUR 33.
Guides
For more information, not just about transport, see the detailed guide to Palermo. You can also use the guide to Sicily.
